What is Cowrywise
Service overview
Cowrywise is a Nigerian fintech platform that helps users save and invest through web and mobile apps. It offers savings plans, investment options, and features such as locked savings and automatic schedules.
Key usage context
The platform operates in Nigerian Naira (NGN) and provides in-app account management, savings plan creation, and security controls like account disabling. Cowrywise’s Help Center and Terms detail operational rules rather than a standard consumer refund scheme.
How to cancel Cowrywise
Cancel a savings plan (web or mobile)
- Open the Cowrywise app or web dashboard and go to your savings plans.
- Ensure the plan has a zero balance - you must withdraw all funds before deletion.
- Delete the plan only once the balance is zero. Note: the default plan cannot be deleted; you may edit or pause it instead.
Delete your account or disable it
- To delete your account, first allow all savings plans to mature and withdraw every fund to achieve zero balances across plans.
- Once all funds are withdrawn and plans have matured, request account deletion via the app/web Help or support channel.
- If you suspect unauthorized access, use the app or web option to disable your account immediately; this is a security measure, not deletion.
App store subscriptions and other channels
- Cowrywise Help Center and Terms do not provide App Store/Google Play subscription cancellation instructions.
- Manage any app-store subscriptions through your Apple or Google account settings using the platform store mechanisms.
What happens when you cancel
Access after cancellation
Account deletion removes your access to the Cowrywise account on the platform once processed. You should download any records you need before requesting deletion.
Locked funds and maturity
Account deletion is permitted only after savings plans have matured and you have withdrawn all funds. Disabling an account for security does not unlock or return locked funds.
Data retention and records
Cowrywise may retain transaction records and account history in line with its policies and applicable law. Download or request copies of statements before deletion if you require them.
Will I get a refund?
Published policy
Cowrywise’s Terms of Use and Help Center do not state a 14-day cancellation right or a general consumer refund policy. There is no formal, published refund guarantee for Nigerian consumers.
Practical exceptions and next steps
- If you believe an error, duplicate payment, or unauthorized charge occurred, contact Cowrywise support with transaction details and evidence.
- For payment disputes involving your bank or card, you may also contact your bank to investigate or initiate a chargeback, where appropriate.
Cowrywise plans and pricing
Overview of fees
Cowrywise operates in Nigerian Naira (NGN). The platform publishes processing fees rather than EUR‑denominated prices.
Key fee notes
Processing fees include card and bank transfer fees: card processing is 1.5% capped at ₦2,000, and bank transfer processing is capped at ₦250.
| Plan / Feature | Cancellation rules | Pricing / Fees |
| Regular savings plan | Can be deleted only if balance is zero. Default plan cannot be deleted; can be paused or edited. | Not a subscription fee; processing: 1.5% (card) capped at ₦2,000; bank transfer capped at ₦250. |
| Account termination | Allowed only after savings plans mature and all funds are withdrawn. | No termination fee published. |
| Account disabling (security) | Can disable via app/web if unauthorized access suspected. Disabling ≠ deletion. | No fee published. |
| App store subscriptions | Managed via App Store / Google Play; no Cowrywise-specific instructions published. | Varies by app store (managed externally). |
Your consumer rights in Nigeria
Legal context
Cowrywise’s Terms and Help Center lack an explicit consumer refund or 14‑day cooling‑off clause. Digital financial platforms may not be obliged to offer refunds under platform terms.
Practical consumer options
- Retain transaction records and correspondence to support any dispute.
- For unresolved disputes, consider contacting your bank, the platform support, or the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for guidance.
Customer experiences
Positive feedback
Many users praise Cowrywise for encouraging disciplined saving and features like "safe lock" that prevent premature withdrawals.
Other positive reports note good customer service, a range of investment options, simple navigation, and attractive app design.
Negative feedback
Complaints include unsolicited messages, delays or failures in withdrawals, slow or automated support responses, and reports of accounts being deleted after complaints.
Users have also reported legitimate transactions flagged as suspicious, causing delays and requiring follow-up with support.
Documentation checklist
Before requesting cancellation or deletion
- Government‑issued ID used to register the account (photo or scanned copy).
- Transaction receipts or screenshots showing deposits and withdrawals.
- Account statements or plan details showing balances and maturities.
For disputes and refund requests
- Dates, amounts, and transaction references for the disputed charges.
- Correspondence with Cowrywise support and any ticket numbers.
- Bank or card statements corroborating the transaction.
Common mistakes
Attempting to delete a non‑zero savings plan
A frequent error is trying to delete a savings plan that still has a balance. Cowrywise requires a zero balance before deletion, so withdraw or transfer the funds first.
Expecting a standard refund or cooling-off period
Many users assume a 14‑day cancellation/refund right. Cowrywise does not publish such a policy; do not rely on an automatic refund entitlement.
Confusing disabling with deletion
Disabling an account for security stops access but does not unlock locked funds or remove account data. Deletion is a separate process requiring all funds withdrawn.
Comparative recap
Quick comparison
| Action | Can you do it? | Conditions | Refunds? |
| Delete a savings plan | Yes (with conditions) | Plan balance must be zero; default plan cannot be deleted. | No general refund policy; funds must be withdrawn first. |
| Delete entire account | Yes (with conditions) | All savings plans must have matured and all funds withdrawn before deletion. | No formal refund guarantee published. |
| Disable account | Yes | Available via app/web for suspected unauthorized access; not deletion. | Disabling does not return locked funds. |
| Cancel app store subscription | Managed via store | No Cowrywise‑specific instructions published; use Apple/Google settings. | Subject to app store refund rules, not Cowrywise terms. |
After cancelling
Retrieve records and confirm closure
Before deletion, download statements, transaction history, and any tax or proof documents you need. After deletion, verify you have copies of everything required.
Where to get help
Use Cowrywise’s Help Center or Terms pages for guidance and to submit support requests.
Official sites: Cowrywise website and Cowrywise Help Center.
Address
Registered correspondence address
5C, Reverend Ogunbiyi Street, GRA Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria.
How to use this address
Use the address for formal written correspondence if required by support or for certified delivery of documents related to account closure.